Times Change, But the Celebration Stays the Same

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, Compadres!

For almost two centuries, Cinco de Mayo has served as one of Mexico’s greatest cultural traditions. Often mistaken as the country’s day of Independence, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 05th, 1862.

The combination of the Mexican-American war and the Mexican Civil War, also known as the Reform War, crippled the Mexican economy. In an attempt to ease the financial burdens of his people, Mexican President Benito Juárez suspended payments of interests on foreign debts for two years. Seeing an opportunity, Emperor Napoleon III of France sent naval forces to France as a means of establishing an empire in Latin America.

Mexico's triumphant victory against the French was hailed as the first step towards independence and because of it’s significance to the people of Mexico, Cinco De Mayo is now observed all over the world, with many countries getting the chance to celebrate Mexico’s rich culture and traditions. 

One of Mexico’s greatest contributions to the world is tequila and no other brand represents that more than Jose Cuervo®. For over 200 years, Jose Cuervo® paved the way at the forefront by producing the world’s most recognized brand of tequila. 

This weekend, Jose Cuervo® invites you to celebrate the 155th anniversary of Cinco

de Mayo with Cinco Shots (5) for only PHP300.00 at any of the following participating outlets:

    El Chupacabra

    El Cabrito

    Pura Vida

    Cabin Bar

    Sugar Factor

    Papi Chulos

    Tmbr

    Armada

    Punta

    Thirsty Barbers

    Rm16

    Cable Car (4 Outlets)

    Rue Bourbon (6 Outlets)

    Packo’s Grill

    TYA

    Saddles

    Round One

    Hommers

    Game Over

    Tipple

    Voodoo

    Downtown & Halstead

    Tipsy Pig

    Reserve

    Zero Point

For our compadres unable to go out this weekend, we invite you to celebrate in the home with the company of your fellow amigos! Savor the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with 5 shots of Reposado, or enjoy this special Cinco de Mayo Margarita recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 Wedge of Lime
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 4 Ounces Jose Cuervo® Especial Silver Tequila
• 2 Ounces Triple Sec

Directions

1. Add the Tequila, Triple Sec, and Ice into a shaker and shake
2. Dip the rims of a chilled glass into salt
3. Strain contents into glass
4. Garnish with lime
5. Enjoy!

For the latest news and exciting events from Jose Cuervo this year, visit http://cuervointernational.com and follow Jose Cuervo on Facebook http://fb.com/cuervopilipinas.